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Paragraph 30 Decision with or without a hearingI1

Scotland

(1)

Subject to rule 27(6) (determination of a Default Paper case without a hearing) and the following paragraphs in this rule, the First-tier Tribunal must hold a hearing before making a decision which disposes of proceedings, or a part of proceedings, unless—

(a)

each party has consented to the matter being decided without a hearing; and

(b)

the First-tier Tribunal considers that it is able to decide the matter without a hearing.

(2)

This rule does not apply to decisions under Part 4 of these Rules (correcting, reviewing and appealing decisions of the First-tier Tribunal).

(3)

The First-tier Tribunal may dispose of proceedings, or a part of proceedings, under rule 8 (dismissal of a party’s case) without a hearing.

Annotations

Commencement

I1

Sch. para. 30 in force at 24.4.2017, see reg. 1(2)